Emotional Recovery & PGB Funding

Understanding your options for personalised support in the Netherlands.

Emotional recovery is not always a straightforward process. Here is how personal support and funding routes fit together.

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Emotional recovery and personal support

People experiencing prolonged stress, family difficulties, institutional injustice or major life changes may find it increasingly difficult to manage everyday responsibilities. They may struggle with planning, concentration, communication, social participation or maintaining structure in their lives.

At YFOEX, we recognise that emotional well-being and practical independence are closely connected.

Our support programmes aim to strengthen everyday functioning while addressing the psychosocial challenges that may be contributing to a person's difficulties.

Can emotional recovery support be funded through a PGB?

In some circumstances, yes.

A Dutch Personal Budget, known as a Persoonsgebonden Budget (PGB), allows eligible individuals to arrange approved care or support through a provider of their choice.

However, PGB funding is not granted simply because someone wants emotional recovery coaching. Eligibility depends on the actual support needs, the relevant legislation and an individual assessment.

The legal routes

Wmo 2015 — Social Support for Adults

Under the Social Support Act (Wet maatschappelijke ondersteuning 2015), municipalities are responsible for assessing support needs relating to self-reliance and participation.

Individual guidance may be available where a person cannot sufficiently manage everyday life or participate in society without additional assistance. Depending on the circumstances, support may focus on daily structure, practical independence, psychosocial functioning, administrative skills and social participation.

The municipality assesses whether support is necessary and which provision is appropriate. If a PGB is authorised, the participant may be able to arrange eligible support through a suitable provider.

The legal basis includes Article 2.3.2 (assessment), Article 2.3.5 (individual support measures) and Article 2.3.6 (PGB) of the Wmo 2015.

Youth Act — Support for Children and Families

Under the Dutch Youth Act (Jeugdwet), municipalities may provide appropriate youth support where a child or young person has eligible developmental, parenting-related or psychosocial support needs.

Where the legal requirements are met, an authorised youth support service may be arranged through a PGB.

Relevant provisions include Articles 2.3 and 8.1.1 of the Youth Act. The municipality assesses the need for support, the suitability of the proposed provider and the applicable PGB conditions.

Other PGB Arrangements

Personal budgets also exist under the Long-term Care Act (Wet langdurige zorg) and the Health Insurance Act (Zorgverzekeringswet).

These schemes have different eligibility criteria and cover different types of care. They are not general funding routes for coaching or emotional recovery workshops.

How can you explore PGB funding?

Identify your support needs
Consider which everyday activities are difficult, what support is already available and where additional guidance is necessary.
Contact your municipality
Adults can report their support needs to the Wmo department or local social support team. Parents can contact the municipality about appropriate youth support.
Request an individual assessment
Explain how the difficulties affect everyday functioning and which outcomes the proposed support should help achieve.
Discuss the available support options
The authority considers the appropriate form of support, including whether an eligible PGB is possible and whether the proposed provider meets the applicable conditions.
Arrange approved support
Once the necessary authorisation and agreements are in place, eligible services may begin in accordance with the approved support plan.

How YFOEX can assist

YFOEX can help individuals clarify their support needs, describe the impact on daily functioning and prepare for discussions with the relevant authorities.

Where appropriate, we can develop a proposed individual support plan that distinguishes necessary social guidance from optional coaching and recreational activities.

Our aim is to help people understand their options and access suitable support without making unrealistic promises about funding approval.

Talk it through with us

We can help you prepare for the conversation with your municipality.